Railroad club celebrates anniversary with open houseToy trains ... model railroader "since birth.'' He says the hobby has been part of his life as far back as he can recall, largely due to the influences of his dad, Jim, and uncle John Bachman. His uncle was a charter member of the Hudson ...

Did trains beneath the Christmas tree begin in PA?Circling trains around the base of an evergreen made sense. "It sort of naturally fit under the tree," said Jeff Graybill of the South Hills Model Railroad ... to turn to hobby stores to build on their sets. "They were presents and toys, and as children ...

Postcard From Plain Township: Model railroad design businessNothing says Christmas shopping like staring at a toy train ... can have model railroads customized for their home offices. “We can do as much or as little as you want,” said Sorenson. “Obviously, if you’re doing it for a hobby, you want to ...